Registered Nurse – OT

Job Description

Do & adhere to operating room attire according to policy and procedure..

1. Prepare room and assemble instruments & equipment based on patient surgical needs.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique.
3. Correctly identifies patient, procedure and surgical site.
4. Checking thoroughly the pre – operative checklist of patient; including checking completion required diagnostic & laboratory procedures.
5. Provides safety to patient to self & the whole surgical team by adopting all safety protocols applicable to the unit.
6. Monitors patient condition pre-operative, intra-operative & immediate post-operative.
7. Demonstrates to position the patient with the use of positional aids, maintaining circulatory, respiratory, neuromuscular homeostasis while maintaining privacy and providing maximum exposure to the operative procedure.
8. Implement correct practices for the prevention of infection, practicing strict aseptic technique & maintenance of sterile field.
9. Maintain confidentiality of patient’s records.
10. Demonstrate competence in Cardio – Pulmonary Resuscitation technique.
11. Takes responsibility for professional clinical practice and is actually involved in updating and Continuing Education.
12. Follows the reporting mechanisms/chain of command in the Nursing Department.   Issues are correctly and quickly reported. These include all patient care issues.
13. Complies with established Nursing Services Policies and Procedures.
14. Attends and participates in Unit meetings and other Managerial activities as assigned.
15. Will take responsibility for the Unit in the absence of the Head Nurse as assigned.
16. Demonstrate an awareness of fire/equipment hazards and the necessary precautions to be activated as per Hospital Policy.
17. Any other assigned responsibilities as needed as identified by Head Nurse or Supervisor.
18. Adherent the practice of Prescription Order Review.
19. To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties. 

Responsibilities

Do & adhere to operating room attire according to policy and procedure..

1. Prepare room and assemble instruments & equipment based on patient surgical needs.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique.
3. Correctly identifies patient, procedure and surgical site.
4. Checking thoroughly the pre – operative checklist of patient; including checking completion required diagnostic & laboratory procedures.
5. Provides safety to patient to self & the whole surgical team by adopting all safety protocols applicable to the unit.
6. Monitors patient condition pre-operative, intra-operative & immediate post-operative.
7. Demonstrates to position the patient with the use of positional aids, maintaining circulatory, respiratory, neuromuscular homeostasis while maintaining privacy and providing maximum exposure to the operative procedure.
8. Implement correct practices for the prevention of infection, practicing strict aseptic technique & maintenance of sterile field.
9. Maintain confidentiality of patient’s records.
10. Demonstrate competence in Cardio – Pulmonary Resuscitation technique.
11. Takes responsibility for professional clinical practice and is actually involved in updating and Continuing Education.
12. Follows the reporting mechanisms/chain of command in the Nursing Department.   Issues are correctly and quickly reported. These include all patient care issues.
13. Complies with established Nursing Services Policies and Procedures.
14. Attends and participates in Unit meetings and other Managerial activities as assigned.
15. Will take responsibility for the Unit in the absence of the Head Nurse as assigned.
16. Demonstrate an awareness of fire/equipment hazards and the necessary precautions to be activated as per Hospital Policy.
17. Any other assigned responsibilities as needed as identified by Head Nurse or Supervisor.
18. Adherent the practice of Prescription Order Review.
19. To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties. 

Qualifications

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing. 

1. Current license in country of origin and with DHA license to practice in Dubai, UAE.

1. Minimum 2 years nursing experience in the relevant area after qualification, BLS provider.

1. Good English spoken & written, Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.